LOVE Island’s Sophie Gradon has been flaunting her new romance with boyfriend Ashely Ienco.

However, Sophie Gradon has caused a stir after posting a selfie with the hunk, revealing he was also part of the 2016 Love Island cast.

The brunette beauty wrote: “#Loveisland is back! I wonder what crazy love stories will come out of this one he was only in there five minutes but we found eachother on the outside & it's been a blessing @ashley.ienco my melon man!!!”

Fans were quick to share their confusion with one person commenting: “He was on Love Island?!”

Another wrote: “I don’t even remember him on Love Island.”

Ashley Ienco appeared on Love Island for five minutes half way through the series [Wenn]

Ashley Ienco was in fact one of four boys who were rejected from the villa before even entering.

However, since leaving the show, the pair appear to have got in contact, and are now happier than ever.

Sophie and Ashley have reconnected following their time on the show [Sophie Gradon/Instagram]

In a now deleted Instagram post, Sophie shared a quote reading: “Some people are meant to fall in love with each other, but not meant to be together,” appearing to confirm her break up with her co-star.

However, things took a turn for the worst when both parties began accusing the other on social media of being unfaithful.

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Sophie shared on Twitter a screen grab taken for her ex’s Twitter inbox asking another girl for their number.

The gym-honed reality star also messaged the girl saying: “Hey Soph found out I got your number and kicked off she’s prob gonna message you, please just don’t reply to her or this message please X.”

Sophie previously dated Tom Powell who she met on Love Island [Wenn]

Following his ex girlfriend’s exposure of his messages, Tom retaliated by sharing a picture of Sophie getting close to another male, writing: “2 can play at that game.. here's a picture of Sophie cheating on my the week she got out of the villa..”

Several months on and Sophie has moved on with her new man as Tom appears to be enjoying single life.